Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

jiāo tōng
Transport
红灯左转
hóng dēng zuǒ zhuǎn
Left Turn on Red
红牌车
hóng pái chē
Off-Peak Car (OPC)
黄顶德士
huáng dǐng dé shì
Yellow-Top taxi